Difference between revisions of "Olympus 35 RC"
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| − | Introduced in 1970 <ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/ | + | Introduced in 1970 <ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/ee_olympus35rc.html Olympus 35 RC] at [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/ Olympus-global camera history]</ref>, this model has a Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens, and shutter-priority auto-exposure. During the 1970s, Japanese firms introduced numerous small, fixed-lens [[rangefinder]] cameras; but the 35 RC competed well through a combination of good features and small size <ref>[http://www.cameraquest.com/com35s.htm Compact 35mm RF's] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm Cameraquest]</ref>. |
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
| − | * Shutter: Olympus, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15 and | + | * Shutter: Olympus, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15 and Bulb |
* Focusing: Double image coupled rangefinder, range 0.9m to infinity. | * Focusing: Double image coupled rangefinder, range 0.9m to infinity. | ||
* Exposure Control: | * Exposure Control: | ||
** Auto - Shutter speed priority (except B) with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure. | ** Auto - Shutter speed priority (except B) with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure. | ||
** Manual - Shutter speed and f/stop manually selected. | ** Manual - Shutter speed and f/stop manually selected. | ||
| + | * Supported ISO range: 25-800 ASA | ||
* Power: PX625 or equivalent 1.35V mercury cell | * Power: PX625 or equivalent 1.35V mercury cell | ||
| + | ** Nowadays use the Wein PX625 zinc-air replacement in it's place | ||
| + | * Flash: Hot shoe with X sync at all speeds | ||
* Self-Timer: About 10 sec. delay | * Self-Timer: About 10 sec. delay | ||
* Dimensions: 109x70x50mm | * Dimensions: 109x70x50mm | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.kenrockwell.com/olympus/35rc.htm Olympus 35 RC review] at Ken Rockwell | ||
* [http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-134.html Repair notes about the 35 RC] | * [http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-134.html Repair notes about the 35 RC] | ||
* Andrew Yue's excellent [http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/35RC.html summary] about the 35 RC | * Andrew Yue's excellent [http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/35RC.html summary] about the 35 RC | ||
* Matt Denton's [http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/olympus_35rc.html overview] of the 35 RC | * Matt Denton's [http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/olympus_35rc.html overview] of the 35 RC | ||
* Steven Gandy's [http://cameraquest.com/olyrc.htm overview] of the 35 RC at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm Cameraquest] | * Steven Gandy's [http://cameraquest.com/olyrc.htm overview] of the 35 RC at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm Cameraquest] | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, 22 February 2012
| Olympus 35 RC | ||
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Manufacturer: Olympus Date of Production: 1970 Type of Camera: Rangefinder Film Type: 35mm Lens: Olympus E. Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 Shutter: Leaf Shutter speed range: 1/15-1/500th + B Focus areas: 1m-Infinity Viewfinder: Yes ASA/ISO range: 25-800 Filter thread: 43.5mm |
Introduced in 1970 [1], this model has a Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens, and shutter-priority auto-exposure. During the 1970s, Japanese firms introduced numerous small, fixed-lens rangefinder cameras; but the 35 RC competed well through a combination of good features and small size [2].
Specifications
- Shutter: Olympus, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15 and Bulb
- Focusing: Double image coupled rangefinder, range 0.9m to infinity.
- Exposure Control:
- Auto - Shutter speed priority (except B) with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure.
- Manual - Shutter speed and f/stop manually selected.
- Supported ISO range: 25-800 ASA
- Power: PX625 or equivalent 1.35V mercury cell
- Nowadays use the Wein PX625 zinc-air replacement in it's place
- Flash: Hot shoe with X sync at all speeds
- Self-Timer: About 10 sec. delay
- Dimensions: 109x70x50mm
- Filter Mount: Olympus 43.5mm screw-in type
- Weight: 410g
References
Links
- Olympus 35 RC review at Ken Rockwell
- Repair notes about the 35 RC
- Andrew Yue's excellent summary about the 35 RC
- Matt Denton's overview of the 35 RC
- Steven Gandy's overview of the 35 RC at Cameraquest
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